Good Gear Guide - Stories by GoodGearGuide Staff RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/author/167812904/goodgearguide-staff/articlesen-auWed, 14 Jan 2015 12:46:15 +1100Gallery: Infiniti Q50 2.0t S Premium (11 photos)http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/563857/gallery-infiniti-q50-2-0t-premium-14-photos/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAn ideal sedan for any lover of techGoodGearGuide StaffWed, 14 Jan 2015 12:46:15 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/563857/gallery-infiniti-q50-2-0t-premium-14-photos/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe many faces of Motorola's Moto 360http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/559318/many-faces-motorola-moto-360/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedTwelve different faces ship with Motorola's Moto 360 smartwatch. Before buying the smartwatch, which has gone on sale in Australia for $329, be sure there's a face that suits your taste. We think anyone buying a 360 should be fine on the taste front.
GoodGearGuide StaffTue, 11 Nov 2014 10:31:34 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/559318/many-faces-motorola-moto-360/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSydney Airport lost property auction: you'll be amazed at what some people left behindhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/558726/sydney-airport-lost-property-auction-ll-amazed-what-some-people-left-behind/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSydney Airport will be hosting an auction for charity that will feature items of lost property. The airport claims that it has thousands of items to go under the hammer, with the auction period starting tomorrow (Tuesday 4 November) and running until 14 November.GoodGearGuide StaffMon, 03 Nov 2014 14:54:47 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/558726/sydney-airport-lost-property-auction-ll-amazed-what-some-people-left-behind/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSennheiser HD8: A DJ's reviewhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sennheiser/hd8/556756/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGood Gear Guide passed on a pair of Sennheiser's HD8 headphones to professional DJ Albie Smiles, best known as a regular at The Star casino, for use during live sets and for the production of music. We caught up with him a month later to find out what he thought of Sennheiser's flagship HD headphones.GoodGearGuide StaffTue, 07 Oct 2014 09:36:46 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sennheiser/hd8/556756/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIN PICTURES: Thousands of gamers flock to EB Games Expohttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/556600/pictures-thousands-gamers-flock-eb-games-expo/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedEB Games Australia's annual expo is in Sydney's Olympic Park from October 3 to 5. The three-day event (which is scheduled to coincide with the school holidays) hosts game developers and publishers, alongside manufacturers, each claiming their stake across the giant Dome; there's consoles, PCs, accessories, toys, collectibles, cosplay, DJs, robot wars, and of course, a wide array of big titles, and hands-on preview sessions of yet-to-be-launched games for those willing to brave the lines.GoodGearGuide StaffFri, 03 Oct 2014 15:50:49 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/556600/pictures-thousands-gamers-flock-eb-games-expo/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedUse Uber to take a ride in a Forza supercar for free this weekendhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/556592/use-uber-take-ride-forza-supercar-free-weekend/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWhat better way to celebrate the release of Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox than by taking a free ride in a supercar this long weekend (well, from today until Sunday night, at least).GoodGearGuide StaffFri, 03 Oct 2014 14:31:28 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/556592/use-uber-take-ride-forza-supercar-free-weekend/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWD celebrates 10-year anniversary of My Passport with sleeker, more stylish modelshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/552918/wd_celebrates_10-year_anniversary_my_passport_sleeker_more_stylish_models/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSixty-million units sold, and 42,000 petabyes of storage space provided to consumers. These are the numbers Western Digital is promoting for the 10th anniversary of its My Passport line of portable, external hard drives, which are among the company’s most popular products.GoodGearGuide StaffThu, 21 Aug 2014 11:27:09 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/552918/wd_celebrates_10-year_anniversary_my_passport_sleeker_more_stylish_models/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWhen and where you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 in Australiahttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/551870/when_where_can_buy_microsoft_surface_pro_3_australia/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedWhile customers can pre-order the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 now from Microsoft's Store, the latest version of Microsoft's slate device will be available to buy from Australian retail stores from 28 August. The outlets included are JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman, as well as commercial resellers.GoodGearGuide StaffThu, 07 Aug 2014 11:38:22 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/551870/when_where_can_buy_microsoft_surface_pro_3_australia/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGood Gear Guide rounduphttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/video/551651/good-gear-guide-roundup/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn this episode we talk about two of the best phones we've seen all year: LG's G3 and the OnePlus One. We also look at Panasonic's excellent Lumix DMC-FZ1000 digital camera, and the prestigious Leica T.GoodGearGuide StaffTue, 05 Aug 2014 11:49:59 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/video/551651/good-gear-guide-roundup/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedTake the 2014 Good Gear Guide Mobile Media Usage surveyhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/542476/take_2014_good_gear_guide_mobile_media_usage_survey/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGood Gear Guide is running its 2014 Mobile Media Usage survey, quizzing you on your smartphone and tablet habits and media consumption.GoodGearGuide StaffFri, 09 May 2014 07:17:34 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/542476/take_2014_good_gear_guide_mobile_media_usage_survey/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedBelkin cases and armband accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S5http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/539094/belkin-cases-armband-accessories-samsung-galaxy-s5/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedBelkin has showed off some of the cases and armbands that will be available for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Lots of colours to choose from, and different grades of protection depending on how much you're willing to pay. GoodGearGuide StaffTue, 25 Feb 2014 14:15:28 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/539094/belkin-cases-armband-accessories-samsung-galaxy-s5/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe best of Sculpture by the Sea (2013)http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/531055/best-sculpture-by-sea-2013/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIt has to be said that 2013's Sculpture by the Sea wasn't as good as 2012 to our eyes -- perhaps due to the layout and positioning of some of the sculptures -- but it was nevertheless filled with many interesting things to see. Here are our picks for the best of 2013. GoodGearGuide StaffWed, 06 Nov 2013 09:15:35 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/531055/best-sculpture-by-sea-2013/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn pictures: The Samsung Galaxy Note smartphonehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/402486/pictures-samsung-galaxy-note-smartphone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSamsung's getting a lot of attention with its recently-announced Galaxy Note smartphone. It may seem like a technological throwback -- it can use a stylus to input data, and its large screen is reminiscent of an old HP iPAQ -- but it might turn out to be the perfect tool for both business and personal use.GoodGearGuide StaffThu, 29 Sep 2011 11:59:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/402486/pictures-samsung-galaxy-note-smartphone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony VAIO Z Series: a unique unit with a sky-high price tag http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/vaio_z_series/399007/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThin and light laptops with uber specifications don't come along too often. The Sony VAIO Z Series is one such laptop that weighs only just over 1.kg, yet it also includes a configuration that can even put most desktops to shame. The problem? It costs $3999!GoodGearGuide StaffTue, 30 Aug 2011 10:43:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/sony/vaio_z_series/399007/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSamsung RF511: a good all-purpose laptophttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/samsung/rf511/398085/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedNeed a laptop that can be used for entertainment purposes as well as boring old office work? If so, the Samsung RF511 is a good choice.GoodGearGuide StaffTue, 23 Aug 2011 10:17:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/review/samsung/rf511/398085/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed